Contradicting RNS's23 Apr 2020 09:00
In RNS issued by EUA on 9th April.
This Company's discussions on its projects have continued with potential buyers at and after the global mining conferences of Indaba and PDAC, and following the temporary closure of the PGM mining industry in South Africa which has the capacity to produce 70-80% of global platinum and 40-50% of global palladium supply. The restart for some South African PGM miners may also prove difficult especially as there may be limited access to financing after all credit agencies (S&P, Moody's and Fitch) downgraded South Africa below the investment grade into 'junk' territory coupled with continued volatility in PGM prices (particularly platinum). The Company reiterates that at this stage there can be no guarantee that any transaction will occur.
RNS issued today by Anglo American
At Platinum Group Metals, Mogalakwena is operating with a c.50% level of workforce. Amandelbult, Mototolo, the joint venture mines and the Mortimer and Waterval smelters are on temporary care and maintenance. Polokwane smelter is continuing to operate. Repair of the ACP is progressing well and is on track to start-up within the expected timeframe, by 25 May. We anticipate overall PGM production levels will progressively build, with full production expected by year-end.